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DG61 GDJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,823 mi
Last recorded162,823 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 162,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 160,770 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 152,866 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 144,845 miles

2x exhaust brackets broken off but exhaust still secure

o/s wing mirror casing broken

Fail 17 Jan 2023 144,845 miles

2x exhaust brackets broken off but exhaust still secure

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s wing mirror casing broken

Pass 21 Jan 2022 133,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,079 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 123,170 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,260 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,899 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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DG61 GDJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 75,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG61 GDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG61 GDJ registered?

DG61 GDJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is DG61 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 GDJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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